Few entertainers in Benidorm left audiences as curious as Sticky Vicky. The Spanish illusionist, born Victoria María Aragüés Gadea, built a career out of shock-value comedy that made her a fixture of the city’s nightlife.

Born: 15 April 1943 ·
Died: 29 November 2023 ·
Age at death: 80 ·
Real name: Victoria María Aragüés Gadea ·
Show status: Still promoted in Benidorm in 2026

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
2What’s unclear
3Timeline signal
4What’s next

Eight key facts about the original Sticky Vicky, drawn from biographical sources:

Attribute Value
Full name Victoria María Aragüés Gadea
Stage name Sticky Vicky
Alternate name Vicky Leyton
Profession Illusionist, dancer
Born 15 April 1943, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
Died 29 November 2023
Age at death 80
Famous for Benidorm shock/comedy magic act

The table shows a performer whose biographical record is solid, but whose act remains deliberately undocumented.

What does Sticky Vicky actually do?

The act that made Sticky Vicky a Benidorm institution was a mix of comedy, illusion, and deliberate shock value. Performers pull objects from their body as a running gag — the humor comes from the absurdity and the audience’s reaction. Promotional copy for the current show promises “outrageous shock value and laughter” (On Benidorm, Benidorm event guide).

Was Sticky Vicky a dancer?

  • Yes, she was formally described as a dancer and illusionist (BBC News, UK public broadcaster).
  • The Mirror, UK news outlet also referred to her as a dancer and entertainer.
  • Her stage persona blended dance routines with prop-based comedy.

The implication: She was a dancer in the sense that movement and stage presence were part of the act, but the core draw was the illusion comedy.

Why is the show described as shocking?

  • Audience accounts on Reddit describe physical stunts and surprise reveals as the main draw.
  • The Euro Weekly News, English-language Spanish news called it “one of Benidorm’s most notorious and unique shows.”
  • The shock factor is the selling point — it’s not a quiet magic show.

The pattern: The show’s notoriety is what keeps it alive. A tame version wouldn’t sell tickets in Benidorm’s competitive nightlife market.

The upshot

Sticky Vicky the person is gone, but Sticky Vicky the brand outlives her. The 2026 Benidorm Weekender show proves the name still sells tickets — even with a different performer.

What has Sticky Vicky pulled out of her?

This question drives a lot of search traffic, and the honest answer is that no official prop inventory exists in any published source. The act involves object-based illusion comedy — the performer reportedly reveals objects from the body as a gag — but the exact items vary by audience account.

What did audience members see at a Sticky Vicky show?

  • Reddit accounts describe physical stunts including squatting motions and object reveals.
  • Promotional descriptions focus on audience reaction, not a formal set list.
  • No two audience accounts list exactly the same props or sequence.

Do official sources list the props?

  • No official inventory appears in any of the verified sources used for this article.
  • The BBC News, UK public broadcaster obituary describes the act in general terms without listing props.
  • The Sun, UK tabloid coverage of the daughter’s act similarly avoids specifics.

The catch: The absence of a confirmed prop list is itself a fact — the act trades on surprise, not a predictable menu.

Did Sticky Vicky’s daughter take over?

Yes, according to multiple reports. María Gadea Aragüés, also referred to in some coverage as Demaria Leyton, stepped into the role after her mother’s death (Benidorm Seriously, Benidorm tourism site). The LADbible, UK digital publisher reported that she was performing the act by late 2023.

Who is Sticky Vicky’s daughter?

How old is Sticky Vicky’s daughter?

  • Her exact age is not confirmed in any of the available sources.
  • The Spanish Wikipedia, user-contributed encyclopedia notes that she first saw the show at age 13, but does not give her current age.
  • No birth date for María Gadea Aragüés appears in the research data.

What this means: The daughter’s identity is established, but her age and legal name remain unconfirmed in authoritative sources. The Instagram performer @stickystarvicky presents a Benidorm magic show, but whether that account belongs to María or another performer is not definitively sourced.

Who replaced Sticky Vicky in Benidorm?

The original Sticky Vicky died in 2023, and the current act is a continuation of the brand rather than a single performer. The Sun, UK tabloid reported that María Gadea Aragüés quit the Benidorm stage and that her final show was in November 2024. Yet the Sticky Vicky name continues to be promoted.

Who is doing Sticky Vicky now?

  • As of 2026, the Sticky Vicky show is still advertised at Insomnia Benidorm (On Benidorm, Benidorm event guide).
  • The same source indicates that María had stepped back from regular nightly performances by 2026.
  • This suggests either a third performer has taken over, or the show is now run by a rotation of acts under the brand name.

How many Sticky Vicky’s have there been?

  • At least two distinct acts: the original (Victoria María Aragüés Gadea) and the current successor.
  • If María Gadea Aragüés performed from 2023 to late 2024, she was the second Sticky Vicky.
  • If a third performer now appears under the name, that makes three.

The trade-off: The brand is flexible enough to survive individual departures, but fans who want to see the original style may not know which iteration they’re booking.

Is Sticky Vicky still a thing in Benidorm?

Yes — the show is still promoted for 2026. The On Benidorm, Benidorm event guide lists two nightly slots at Insomnia Benidorm, at 7:00pm and 7:30pm. However, the original Sticky Vicky is no longer performing because she died in 2023.

Where is the real Sticky Vicky?

  • The “real Sticky Vicky” — Victoria María Aragüés Gadea — died on 29 November 2023 (BBC News, UK public broadcaster).
  • The phrase “real Sticky Vicky” is used by fans and searchers to distinguish the original woman from the ongoing show brand.
  • She closed her own career on 13 February 2016, according to Benidorm Seriously, Benidorm tourism site.

What is the Sticky Vicky Benidorm 2026 show?

  • A Benidorm Weekender show promoted under the Sticky Vicky name (On Benidorm, Benidorm event guide).
  • The show is advertised as having “outrageous shock value and laughter.”
  • It takes place at Insomnia Benidorm, a nightclub venue.

Why this matters: Tourists looking for the original performer will not find her. The 2026 show is a branded continuation, not a resurrection of the original act.

How old was Sticky Vicky when she died?

Sticky Vicky was 80 years old when she died. She was born on 15 April 1943 in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain, and died on 29 November 2023 (BBC News, UK public broadcaster).

What was Sticky Vicky’s nationality?

  • She was Spanish (BBC News, UK public broadcaster).
  • She was born in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, which is in the Canary Islands, Spain.

What was Sticky Vicky’s real name?

  • Her full name was Victoria María Aragüés Gadea (BBC News, UK public broadcaster).
  • She was also billed as Vicky Leyton (BBC News, UK public broadcaster).
  • Her stage name was Sticky Vicky.

The pattern: The biographical facts are well-documented by tier-1 sources. The gaps in the story are not about who she was, but about what the brand has become after her death.

The paradox

The daughter who reportedly stepped in to continue the act has reportedly stepped away, yet the show is still promoted for 2026. Who actually performs now remains unclear, and no single source confirms the current performer’s identity.

Timeline

  • 15 April 1943: Victoria María Aragüés Gadea born in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain (BBC News, UK public broadcaster).
  • Benidorm show era: Sticky Vicky becomes known for a shock-value illusion act in Benidorm.
  • 13 February 2016: Vicky reportedly closed her own career (Benidorm Seriously, Benidorm tourism site).
  • 29 November 2023: The original Sticky Vicky dies at age 80; questions about the act’s future begin (BBC News, UK public broadcaster).
  • Late 2023 – 2024: Daughter María Gadea Aragüés reportedly performs the act (LADbible, UK digital publisher).
  • November 2024: María’s reported final show (Euro Weekly News, English-language Spanish news).
  • March 2025: Reports confirm María stepped away from the Benidorm stage (The Sun, UK tabloid).
  • 2026: Stickyvickybenidorm.com promotes the Benidorm Weekender Sticky Vicky Show for 2026 (On Benidorm, Benidorm event guide).

What’s confirmed vs. what’s still unclear

Confirmed facts

  • Real name: Victoria María Aragüés Gadea (BBC News, UK public broadcaster).
  • Born 15 April 1943, died 29 November 2023 (BBC News, UK public broadcaster).
  • Profession: illusionist and dancer (BBC News, UK public broadcaster).
  • Also billed as Vicky Leyton (BBC News, UK public broadcaster).
  • Act based in Benidorm, Spain.
  • Sticky Vicky branding is still used for Benidorm shows after her death (On Benidorm, Benidorm event guide).

What’s still unclear

  • Daughter’s legal name and age (Wikipedia, user-contributed encyclopedia).
  • Whether ‘Stickystar Vicky’ is the daughter or another family member.
  • The complete prop list used in the act.
  • Any reliable net worth figure.
  • Who currently performs under the Sticky Vicky name in 2026.

Quotes from key sources

“Sticky Vicky was a Spanish dancer and illusionist, born in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.”

— Wikipedia, user-contributed encyclopedia

“The outrageous shock value and laughter that made Sticky Vicky a Benidorm legend.”

— On Benidorm, Benidorm event guide (promotional copy for the 2026 show)

“María Gadea Aragüés has decided to step away from the Benidorm stage.”

— Euro Weekly News, English-language Spanish news (March 2025)

“I’m Benidorm’s new Sticky Vicky — I’m more popular than my legendary mum.”

— María Gadea Aragüés, quoted in The Sun, UK tabloid (2024)

The thread through these quotes: the original performer is gone, the daughter stepped in and then stepped away, but the brand promise — “outrageous shock value and laughter” — is still being marketed to tourists.

Additional sources

news.com.au, thesun.co.uk

Frequently asked questions

What was Sticky Vicky’s net worth?

No reliable net worth figure appears in any sourced material. The question is common in related searches, but the available sources — obituaries, show promotions, and audience accounts — do not include financial disclosures.

What is Sticky Vicky’s daughter’s stage name?

María Gadea Aragüés has performed under the Sticky Vicky name and has also been referred to as Demaria Leyton in some promotions (Benidorm Seriously, Benidorm tourism site). The Instagram account @stickystarvicky presents a Benidorm magic show, but whether that account belongs to María or another performer is not confirmed.

Who is Sticky Vicky’s granddaughter?

No sourced information about a granddaughter exists in the research data. The question appears in related searches but remains unanswered by any verified source.

Where can I see the Sticky Vicky show in Benidorm?

The 2026 show is promoted at Insomnia Benidorm, with two nightly slots at 7:00pm and 7:30pm (On Benidorm, Benidorm event guide).

Why was Sticky Vicky a Benidorm legend?

She built a decades-long career around a shock-value comedy act that became synonymous with Benidorm’s nightlife. The BBC News, UK public broadcaster described her as a “legendary Benidorm dancer.”

What should first-timers know before booking a Sticky Vicky show?

The show is an adult-oriented comedy and illusion act built on surprise reveals. First-timers should expect physical stunts, audience participation, and a loud, rowdy atmosphere. The current performer is not the original Sticky Vicky, who died in 2023.

For tourists booking a 2026 Benidorm trip, the choice is clear: you can see a show that carries the Sticky Vicky name and promise, but you won’t see the woman who started it. The original died in 2023, and the daughter who took over has reportedly moved on. The brand is still alive — but the identity of the person behind it is now a question mark.